Thursday, November 29, 2012

Most homeowners have lofty dreams of being in possession of the perfect lawn. The goal is admirable, but achieving professional grade results can be a daunting task. Take a cue from professional landscapers and golf courses and start focusing on the soil. Professional lawn care providers have been ditching the various chemicals and pesticides that were once used to boost the lawn’s superficial appearance and moving towards a more holistic, eco-friendly approach.

In lieu of dangerous chemicals that can harm the environment, and even pose risks to the people who are supposed to be enjoying their perfect turf, an effective, organic solution has been developed that can deliver the same results. Known as EM-1, this eco-friendly mix of beneficial bacteria and microbial agents actually helps to create an optimal soil environment for a healthy, attractive lawn.

Perfect for Golf Courses and Athletic Turf Fields
It’s no secret that sports teams and golfers need healthy grass pitches, arenas and courses. Many professional green spaces have begun using a microbial agent to promote an attractive grass area and healthy green spaces. These compounds produce a soil environment that makes plants more resilient, even in a variety of weather scenarios.

The microorganisms contained within the EM-1 are found naturally throughout the world and the solution of lactic acid bacteria, yeast, photosynthetic bacteria, Filamentous fungi and Gram-positive bacteria works by focusing on the integrity of the soil where the grass grows. After all, the grass is dependent upon rich soil that holds moisture and minerals. Moisture is key when it comes to insect growth, such as worms, and the support of healthy bacteria such as mycorrhiza that attaches to plant roots and is an important part of soil life. The enhanced soil structure means better water drainage and retention when necessary. Polysaccharides, glues that are produced from beneficial microbes, help hold together soil particles. This focus on drainage and retention helps grass survive through particularly hot summer months or dry, drought-induced conditions.

Taking Care of the Home Lawn: EM-1 Helps it Look its Best
Of course, golf courses and sports fields are not the only places where an EM-1 additive will help boost the look and feel of grass. Homes around the country are increasingly switching to EM-1 in order to avoid the harmful effects of toxic chemicals, as well as the environmentally dangerous effects those chemicals can have. With a number of helpful microorganisms that assist in converting organic matter into food for the grass and keeps grass healthy through extreme weather events and droughts, consumers will find that using EM-1 is both safer and more effective than comparable synthetic chemicals.

The eco-friendly nature of EM-1 also makes it perfect for an era characterized by an increasing interest in environmentally-friendly technology. With benefits that help both grass health and soil structure, this popular compound will help create lawns that look greener, grow faster, and produce more grass than those treated with synthetic chemicals. Children, adults and animals will benefit by being less exposed to harmful agents and chemicals found in competing solutions, and the water supply will benefit from organic runoff, rather than poisonous chemical byproducts.
To learn more about how EM-1 can boost your lawn maintenance, visit the Lawn & Grass Care section of our website.